Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
I first made these toasts on a rainy Sunday and the vivid colors instantly lifted everyone's spirits. Mixing ube with cream cheese was a surprise hit, especially with fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
- Ube Layer: 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam), 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- Avocado Layer: 1 ripe avocado, 1 tsp lemon juice, pinch of salt, pinch of black pepper
- Garnishes & Extras: 4 radishes (thinly sliced), 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, 2 tbsp microgreens or fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro, parsley), 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Toast Bread:
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Make Ube Spread:
- In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Mash Avocado:
- In another bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread Layers:
- Spread the ube mixture over two toasts, and the mashed avocado over the remaining two.
- Add Toppings:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish Touch:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Save On weekends, our family gathers around the table and assembles their favorite toast combos, turning this into a fun morning tradition. Even picky eaters enjoy building their own creations.
Required Tools
Use a toaster or grill pan for crisp bread, and keep mixing bowls and a sharp knife handy for prepping spreads and garnishes.
Allergen Information
If allergies are a concern, substitute gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, and omit sesame seeds. Always check product packaging for allergens.
Nutritional Information (per toast)
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g
Save The bold colors and flavors of these toasts make every morning feel special. Try mixing up toppings for a fresh combo each time!
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I achieve the brightest toast colors?
Use fresh, colorful ingredients such as ube halaya, ripe avocado, radishes, and pomegranate seeds. Bright microgreens add contrast.
- → Can gluten-free bread be used for these toasts?
Yes, substitute regular bread with your favorite gluten-free option for similar results and texture.
- → What can replace ube halaya if unavailable?
Mashed roasted sweet potato offers similar color and gentle sweetness, making it a great alternative.
- → Are these toasts suitable for vegetarians?
Absolutely. All toppings are plant-based, though you can add an egg for extra protein if desired.
- → What other toppings pair well with this style?
Try diced tomatoes, mango, crispy chickpeas, pickled onions, or feta cheese for added flavor and variety.
- → How can I make these toasts dairy-free?
Opt for vegan cream cheese or omit it. Use plant-based alternatives for the ube layer as needed.